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A manufacturer of power tools is experiencing regular fluctuations in the price of electrical power which is having a serious impact on the bottom line. Which of the following would be the most effective risk strategy to reduce the impact of these fluctuations?

A.
Use an average cost for power to smooth the bottom line.
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Use an average cost for power to smooth the bottom line.
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B.
Analyze the amount of power used to produce each power tool.
B.
Analyze the amount of power used to produce each power tool.
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C.
Review the current process to identify opportunities to reduce power usage.
C.
Review the current process to identify opportunities to reduce power usage.
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D.
Use a forward contract for bulk power purchases
D.
Use a forward contract for bulk power purchases
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Suggested answer: D

An organization sells products through distributors. The organization's chief audit executive insists that the organization's code of conduct be applicable to their distributors as well. Which of the following risks would this mitigate?

A.
Business continuity
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Business continuity
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B.
Market manipulation
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Market manipulation
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C.
intellectual property leakage
C.
intellectual property leakage
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D.
Reputational damage
D.
Reputational damage
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Suggested answer: D

A chief audit executive assigned an internal auditor to perform an assurance engagement. The auditor concluded with a major audit finding based on hearsay evidence Which of the following competencies did the auditor appear to be lacking?

A.
Effective communication skills
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Effective communication skills
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B.
Risk-based assurance knowledge
B.
Risk-based assurance knowledge
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C.
Demonstration of due professional care.
C.
Demonstration of due professional care.
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D.
Demonstration of ethical behavior
D.
Demonstration of ethical behavior
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Suggested answer: A

According to NA guidance which of the following should be documented in the internal audit chatter?

A.
The risk assessment process applied by the internal audit activity
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The risk assessment process applied by the internal audit activity
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B.
The organization's internal control framework used by the internal audit activity
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The organization's internal control framework used by the internal audit activity
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C.
The nature of consulting services provided by the internal audit activity
C.
The nature of consulting services provided by the internal audit activity
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D.
The performance evaluation process used by the internal audit activity
D.
The performance evaluation process used by the internal audit activity
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Suggested answer: C

Which principle of the HA Code of Ethics focuses on continuing education and professional development?

A.
Due professional care
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Due professional care
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B.
Professionalism
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Professionalism
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C.
Proficiency
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Proficiency
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D.
Competency
D.
Competency
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Suggested answer: D

An internal auditor performed a consulting engagement last year which included assisting with management's design of controls over the procurement function. How should the chief audit executive plan an assurance engagement on the adequacy of the internal control system in the procurement function in the current year?

A.
Assign the engagement to another internal auditor on staff
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Assign the engagement to another internal auditor on staff
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B.
Outsource the engagement to ensure independence
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Outsource the engagement to ensure independence
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C.
Harness the auditor's knowledge of the procurement function by assigning the engagement to the same internal auditor
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Harness the auditor's knowledge of the procurement function by assigning the engagement to the same internal auditor
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D.
Postpone the engagement to the following year to ensure enough time has passed since the controls were designed
D.
Postpone the engagement to the following year to ensure enough time has passed since the controls were designed
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Suggested answer: A

Which of the following drivers of fraud is directly controllable by an organization?

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Pressure
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Pressure
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B.
Rationalization
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Rationalization
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C.
Opportunity
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Opportunity
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D.
Incentive
D.
Incentive
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Suggested answer: C

Which of the following best describes a responsibility of the board of directors with regard to risk management throughout the organization?

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Monitor the organization's overall risk activities in relation to its risk appetite and other risk criteria.
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Monitor the organization's overall risk activities in relation to its risk appetite and other risk criteria.
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B.
Guide the integration of risk management with other business planning and management activities.
B.
Guide the integration of risk management with other business planning and management activities.
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C.
Review the portfolio of risk of the organization in relation to its risk appetite.
C.
Review the portfolio of risk of the organization in relation to its risk appetite.
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D.
Assume responsibility for the effectiveness and success of the risk management framework
D.
Assume responsibility for the effectiveness and success of the risk management framework
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Suggested answer: D

An organization's fraud policies and procedures dictate that the internal audit activity does not have primary responsibility for conducting fraud investigations and should, in fact, refrain from involvement in investigations. Which of the following activities would be considered acceptable for internal auditors to perform of this organization?

A.
Evaluate the effectiveness of fraud investigations
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Evaluate the effectiveness of fraud investigations
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B.
Oversee and monitor senior management s approach to manage fraud risks
B.
Oversee and monitor senior management s approach to manage fraud risks
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C.
Set the tone for fraud risk management within an organization
C.
Set the tone for fraud risk management within an organization
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D.
Evaluate whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement due to fraud
D.
Evaluate whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement due to fraud
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Suggested answer: B

A technology company recently hired an entry-level internal auditor. To achieve conformance with the Standards, which of the following must the newly hired internal auditor possess?

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An understanding of fraud and fraud risk.
A.
An understanding of fraud and fraud risk.
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B.
IT audit expertise.
B.
IT audit expertise.
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C.
Industry-specific knowledge
C.
Industry-specific knowledge
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D.
At least one audit-related certification
D.
At least one audit-related certification
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Suggested answer: A
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